Cincinnati — 47 days have passed since Max Scherzer last pitched the Mets. It's a layoff that he doesn't fully understand yet.
But at least on Tuesday, we conclude that the Mets will remove Scherzer from the injured list to play against the Reds at the Great American Ball Park.
"That's terrible," said Scherzer, who departed on May 18, started with a diagonal left-sided tension. "I've never done that in my career, so I want to compete with everyone, especially when we're playing good baseball. I'm happy that everyone is successful. I think. I just want to get out there and do my own thing and be part of the victory. "
Scherzer's return is Step 1 of the complete Mets rotation. The second is the re-appearance of Jacob DeGrom.threw 24 pitches in 1² / ₃ innings on Sundaywith a single A St. Lucie and started the first minor league rehab since the season started in IL. There is a stress response on his right scapula.
Scherzer, 37, fixed the Mets staff 5-1 and recorded 2.54 ERA on eight starts before a diagonal injury.
"You will separate yourself from the story When asked about returning with DeGrom to lift the team, Scherzer said, "Our job is to go out and play as much as we can, so my job is. It's about going out and pitching. You can't control everything else, because when you start getting caught up in Houpla, you get caught up in Houpla. You go out there and work, and Houpla does it. I take care of myself. "
Francisco Lindor told the post last month thatScherzer and DeGrom are not considered the Mets' savior. Recalling that statement on the eve of Scherzer's return, the shortstop upheld his previous comments.
"One player isn't going to form a team," Linder said. "It's unfair for them to get injured and become saviors. It's not. It's very easy. Max plans to start another 15 pitches for the rest of the year and be 15-0. No. If he does something incredible, he can come on Tuesday and throw a no-hit no-run, but if he hits and doesn't get a run, he loses the game or just Draw the game.
"I'm glad he's back. I'm happy he's healthy and I'm looking forward to being behind him."
Back Showalter joked that Sherzer seemed to be back for a while, given the amount of time he spent around the team lately. What does it mean for Scherzer to rejoin the rotation?
"Let's throw away how effectively he pitches," said Shaw Alter. "I think I'm just getting another part of your team back. For everyone, I think it's a kind of emotional lift. Max, he's been actively involved in the team, so he's been active for a while.
Scherzer's comeback tour consisted of two rehab appearances in Double A Binghamton, throwing up to 80 pitches. That advance has allowed him to make a full start at Mets on Tuesday.
Scherzer made a good impression on the minor league tourby spending $ 7,000 on steaks and lobstersfor Binghamton players. The gift added was each player's earphones.
"We must acknowledge the achievements of his wife [Erica]," Scherzer said. "I know I get food when I go there, but it was her wife who got the earphones. That was her idea, so she was recognized for her work."
